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Avatar for Final Choice Service Solutions, LLC
Final Choice Service Solutions, LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"Jefferey is amazing. We’ve hired him several times for many services and will call him first again anytime we need work done. He’s prompt, extremely professional, and does phenomenal work If you need anything done around your home, I highly recommend calling Jeffery!"
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Security Storm Door Installation

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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We recently purchased a 2nd home on Lake James with an exterior that is 100% cedar.  The exterior was in serious need of cleaning and re-staining.  It had not been maintained; and, had a significant amount of mold staining and several areas of the trim had the original finish peeling off.

We contracted with Mike and Crystal to prep and re-stain the exterior of our home.  Throughout the process, Mike demonstrated thoroughness, competency and responsibility.  Mike and Crystal took personal responsibility to ensure they delivered a quality product.  Mike kept his commitments and did not compromise his work product even when faced with the stripping process taking more time than he expected.  He completed the project per the schedule he committed.

Mike demonstrated a high attention to detail in the finishing process and ensured the project was completed to my satisfaction.  The home looks beautiful...we could not be happier.

I solicited bids from several paint contractors and evaluated several before selecting Mike.  His pricing was very competitive versus several other contractors; but, I never observed where Mike cut corners.

I would definitely recommend MIke's Painting and will plan to use Mike again when we have painting needs.


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+161

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Wesbo, LLC
Wesbo, LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"It was an amazing experience. Wonderful company to work with, very happy with all the final touches and finished product. When he said a time for it to be done he stopped to that time and was within the budget that we had agreed to."
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Perfection Roofing & Home Repairs LLC
Perfection Roofing & Home Repairs LLC
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This post is being shared as a mode of recommending. Perfection Roofing and Home Repairs. As a general contractors, they were great coordinator and communicators, even taking great pride in making sure we were apprised of all decisions. We were surprised to learn their estimates were even cheaper than we had expected. The project cost, 22K was 5K less than another reputable competitor.Senior citizens approach projects carefully, especially when new faces are involved. We felt comfortable at all times. A humanitarian side story involved how they took great care not to upset our aged dog."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for WM Construction Services LLC
WM Construction Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My downstairs looks better than before. If I need anything else done to this house from now on, I will be calling WM Construction LLC. I would highly recommend them. The staff was very professional and wonderful to me. Miguel was a joy to work with."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NC Elite Contracting
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Exelente!!! Dough is an excellent guy to work with. The workmanship and detail he put on rebuilding and remodeling my home was A+!!! He recently pour a concrete driveway at my daughter’s house as well as a gravel driveway to my second daughter and they are very happy with the results. If you are not happy with the results he will do his best to remedy anything and make people happy. Doug always told me “ I will do whatever it needs to be done to make you happy”. Doug is also very fair an honest. I highly recommend him as the owner of NC Elite Co. for your future projects. AND, Yes I will rehire him again?"
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Driveways - Concrete Project

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Homemade Design
Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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